Vascular Malformation Embolization

Catheter-guided embolic agents close abnormal vessels causing pain, swelling, or bleeding. Outpatient or short stay.

Mild soreness or swelling 2–5 days; activity as tolerated.

Patients with symptomatic venous, lymphatic, or arteriovenous malformations affecting function or causing discomfort.

Minimally invasive, targeted relief, reduces pain and swelling, improves cosmetic and functional outcomes.

Rare infection, bleeding, non-target embolization.

Surgery; IR is less invasive, often staged for optimal results.

Pain and swelling often improve within days to weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the malformation.